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2024 Summer Course by the Numbers
Over the summer, PNB’s studios are full of dedicated young dance students here for our annual Summer Course. Today on the PNB Blog, we’re breaking down some fun numbers to see just how hard these students are working. Join us in celebrating them and all their achievements this summer!
Q&A with Jonathan Porretta, a New PNB Rehearsal Director
Jonathan Porretta has excelled at many different roles at PNB. He was a beloved principal dancer and performer in the company and an equally popular faculty member at PNB School. This season, he tackles a new role as a rehearsal director. Read on to learn Jonathan's favorite memories at PNB School, what he's most looking forward to in his new role, and more!
Meet PNB’s 2024 Summer Course Counselors
This summer, PNB School welcomes more than 200 Summer Course students to Seattle and the PNB studios for our annual Summer Course. This talented group of students has an intrepid team taking care of them every step of the way. Today on the PNB Blog, meet this team of Summer Course counselors!
Pride Month 2024 Reading List
To celebrate Pride Month this year, the PNB community shared some of their favorite LGBTQ+ related media. From books, films, and more, PNB staff have some great recs for you. Thank you to all our PNB community members who sent in suggestions. And if you've got a media recommendation for us, let us know! PNB's Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Committee is currently developing a Little Free I.D.E.A. Library to share resources and materials with the PNB Community. Email IDEA@pnb.org with suggestions or to donate a book!
Meet the 2024 NEXT STEP Artist: Luca Anaya
NEXT STEP provides opportunity, infrastructure, and support to grow tomorrow’s choreographic talent while providing a unique performance opportunity for PNB School’s Professional Division dancers. This year, Professional Division students performed original work from company dancers Lily Wills, Noah Martzall, Luca Anaya, Melisa Guilliams, and the co-choreographer teams of Elle Macy/Dylan Wald and Amanda Morgan/Christopher D’Ariano. Learn more Luca's experience participating in NEXT STEP below.
PNB School 2023/24 School Year Highlights
From PNB School's Halloweek to the launch of our new Dance for All program, there's lots to celebrate from PNB School's 2023/24 year! Click to read the highlights of our 2023/24 school year and see some fun photos.
PNB School 2024 Graduate Messages
Pacific Northwest Ballet School is thrilled to congratulate the graduating class of 2024! Click to read celebratory messages from family and friends of these graduating students, and join us in celebrating these talented students!
New Voices: An insight into PNB’s unique choreography program for young women
PNB's New Voices students will be presenting their original work on Wednesday, June 5th in Studio C. New Voices is unique to PNBS; it is a program is solely focused on educating and fostering the next generation of female choreographers. By offering young women the time and space to expand their choreographic knowledge and experience, they gain a valuable and broader view about dance and creative process. This not only applies to their training, but how they engage with the art form on a deeper and more holistic level.
Meet the 2024 NEXT STEP Artist: Amanda Morgan
NEXT STEP provides opportunity, infrastructure, and support to grow tomorrow’s choreographic talent while providing a unique performance opportunity for PNB School's Professional Division dancers. Learn more about this exciting step in Amanda's creative journey in this blog!